Muhamed Sabry

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New York, September 6, 2013--Military authorities have detained an
Egyptian journalist in the North Sinai governorate and accused him of publishing
false information on military operations, according to news reports. The
Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by Ahmed Abu Deraa's detention and
calls on authorities to release him immediately.

New
York, February 25, 2013--Egyptian authorities must do their utmost to determine
the whereabouts and ensure the safety of Mohamed el-Sawi, an online journalist
who was reported missing on February 21, the Committee to Protect Journalists
said today. CPJ also calls on Egypt to stop using the law to intimidate
journalists and prevent them from reporting critically.

New
York January 11, 2013--Egyptian authorities are continuing a stream of criminal
prosecutions against journalists, despite President Mohamed Morsi's recent
pledge to allow free speech. At least three more criminal cases proceeded this
week, on
top of four that CPJ documented earlier this month.